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Be safe out there
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Woody Meristem
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They're great for foot injuries. Our son broke his heel rock climbing a couple of years ago (at age 53) and used one for quite a while after surgery and insertion of two screws. A knee scooter is much better than crutches, and faster to get around on as well.
Steven, yikey! Glad to see evidence internal repair, and no cast. But wow! I think you're about to become expert at wound photos. And then rehab.
Vincent_VdB
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A little late to the "party" Steven but also from my side a speedy recovery. Somehow I have the feeling you will find a way to hold that body and lens soon, even if it involves reinventing yourself in a different field of photography. Hang in there Steven 
Yeah as long as you don't wreck lol. I fell off mine Monday trying to get out of the shower because I forgot to lock the brake.
Yeah hopefully be healed by springtime
Thank you and most definitely will improvise even if its shooting out the car window lol.A little late to the "party" Steven but also from my side a speedy recovery. Somehow I have the feeling you will find a way to hold that body and lens soon, even if it involves reinventing yourself in a different field of photography. Hang in there Steven
Steven, I'm pleased that you're patched up and recovering. While you say your situation wasn't life threatening, there are minor changes to the situation that could have made it such. You're still fairly young compared to many I see out in nature, and that was a positive factor in your case. For some people on this forum, your fall could have led to things much worse.
After the kayak safety thread from late in December, I've decided to utilize the "safety in numbers" rule more frequently. If I'm going out to a remote location with little public traffic, I'm going with a buddy.
Thank you. You're certainly right about safety and I don't think we can ever be too safe out there. As I said earlier in the post, I have has 2-3 very close encounters with venomous snakes and one of which being a water moccasin several years ago. Nowadays you also have to worry about people that are up to no good as well, which is the reason I am usually armed when in remote places.
Ouch! That looks pretty nasty. So sorry for your misfortune - I wish you a speedy recovery and best of luck getting back out shooting! Your warning is a good one, and one I need to remind myself of almost every time I go out, since 95% of the time I go alone, often enough to fairly remote locations (e.g. wildlife refuges, national parks, etc.). At 73, my decrepit body most definitely doesn't recover as quickly, and falls are the #1 risk for older folks. I've been lucky so far, but who knows what tomorrow will bring? 
It's a concern when I'm in places like Yellowstone with no cell service, but I'm too cheap to invest in a sat phone.
In any event, once again good luck with your foot!
It's a concern when I'm in places like Yellowstone with no cell service, but I'm too cheap to invest in a sat phone.In any event, once again good luck with your foot!
Thank youOuch! That looks pretty nasty. So sorry for your misfortune - I wish you a speedy recovery and best of luck getting back out shooting! Your warning is a good one, and one I need to remind myself of almost every time I go out, since 95% of the time I go alone, often enough to fairly remote locations (e.g. wildlife refuges, national parks, etc.). At 73, my decrepit body most definitely doesn't recover as quickly, and falls are the #1 risk for older folks. I've been lucky so far, but who knows what tomorrow will bring?
In any event, once again good luck with your foot!
Really sorry to hear about your accident, Steven! I guess those of us who are addicted to your seemingly endless stream of great photos posted here will just have to wait. Unless you start working on the dust mites with your macro gear, lol.
lol thank you
Your post reminds me of a military deployment safety briefing in Alaska. Somebody from our squadron asked about what the most dangerous animal in the area was, and without missing a beat, the briefer said "People."
(The expected answer was Brown Bears, but at the time, they were in third place behind Moose.)
Living all over Florida as I was a child, I also had many encounters with venomous snakes, primarily moccasins and rattlesnakes, one of which I was extremly lucky to have not been bitten by. But nothing compared to living in NW Louisiana, where we had Copperheads on the front porch many times, as well as in the yard. Before we let my daughter play in the yard, we'd sweep it with a rake and then keep constant vigil over her.
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lol it’s the truth
tomcat
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When you wear that boot, make sure you add some height onto the heel of the other shoe. This way, you won’t lean over when you walk. When I had to wear a boot for several months, no one at the doctor’s office mentioned that to me about raising the other foot up and I strained the ligaments in my other foot because of the tension from walking with one foot lower than the other
Thank you. It’s already bothering me on the knee scooter but I am wearing a shoe on the other foot. Seems to be bothering the knee the most.
I'm so sorry, Steven. You provided a graphic example of why all wildlife photographers should exercise caution when out alone. You also provided an excellent checklist for photographers and adventurers, especially those who are not young anymore. I just crossed 80, yet I experience the feverish excitement of a 16-year-old when going out to take photos. Having written checklists for each type of photo trip and weather expectations is essential, even for day trips. As you said, be safe out there.
Wow, that looks painful! A good lesson in preparation too! Best wishes for a quick recovery.
Thank you. I think a dedicated thread about safety would be useful. I’ve already learned some good ideas on here such as having a simple whistle that someone mentioned.
Thank you and you are right it is extremely painful!
Point taken! Nothing more important than our good health and safety. We’ll miss your shots, but maybe this is an opportune time to cull through photos. Take good care!
Thank you
Steven, my sincere condolences and best wishes for your recovery and rehab. I'll miss your steady stream of new beautiful photos but hope to see some from your catalog as you recuperate. Scott
MarkB
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Wow, that is quite an injury, hope it heals well and quickly.
Like you I too like to hike for my photography, often many miles at a time, and fortunately I've never been injured to the extent that I needed help. But, part of that is knowing your limitations and not putting oneself in a position to be injured. I'm 63 and diabetic so my injuries definitely heal slower than the normal person.
One thing to keep in mind, if one is off the beaten path it does not take much distance to be in a position where no one will find you. And I've also hiked established trails where I never see another person for the entire hike, some are not well traveled. I carry a GPS to help me navigate and stay on the trail, and I may upgrade to one that has communication capability to add a level of safety.
Like you I too like to hike for my photography, often many miles at a time, and fortunately I've never been injured to the extent that I needed help. But, part of that is knowing your limitations and not putting oneself in a position to be injured. I'm 63 and diabetic so my injuries definitely heal slower than the normal person.
One thing to keep in mind, if one is off the beaten path it does not take much distance to be in a position where no one will find you. And I've also hiked established trails where I never see another person for the entire hike, some are not well traveled. I carry a GPS to help me navigate and stay on the trail, and I may upgrade to one that has communication capability to add a level of safety.